I just sent a letter to the admissions committee at ISU stating the reasons why I wouldn't be able to attend their programs (detailed here in my previous blog entry). Although I know it was the right decision, on so many levels, I do have regrets. I guess I had come to consider the SSP as sort of like a space camp program for professionals and it probably would have been about as much fun. Oh well! Maybe someday, I'll get to do something even better.
On a lighter note, we've decided to step up our fundraising efforts at the AARI Gift Shop by offering private viewings to our local customers. Rather than having them view our inventory online, we will be bringing the collection directly to them in their homes, workplaces, parties... whatever! It's become obvious to us that we tend to sell the most jewelry at large gatherings or when someone has taken the time to call us up to inquire about our products. We realize that not everyone is comfortable shopping online so it just seemed logical to change our strategy to mesh with our patrons' desires.
Anyone who is interested in a free private showing can give us a call at (705) 946-5364 and we'll be happy to schedule an appointment. Anyone living in, or near either of the twin Soos (that's Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario or Michigan) resides within a convenient geographical zone for us. I should also point out that we will only be able to do this for the next few months because once I go to Madison, Wisconsin for graduate school, I won't be able to oversee operations here again until I return. So, if anyone out there is considering taking advantage of these free private showings, I would strongly advise that they call and book us sooner, rather than later.
In the meantime, I'll be editing our website so that people may call or email us as well. I also hope to place a calendar there so people can see when we're available and choose a time slot that's most convenient for them.
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